State Coordinator at One Health Resilience Initiative

Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)

Represents OHRI at the state level, manages all state-level programs and personnel, and ensures effective coordination between headquarters and field implementation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for OHRI programs and operations in the assigned state.
• Develop state-level work plans, budgets, and activity schedules aligned with organizational strategy.
• Supervise state team members including Project Officers, MEAL Officers, and Finance & Admin Officers.
• Build and maintain relationships with state government ministries, local government authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of state-level reports, data, and documentation to the HQ.
• Manage state-level security, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Identify local partnership opportunities and represent OHRI in state-level forums.

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in program management, preferably at the state or LGA level.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep knowledge of the political, social, and security context of the assigned state.
• Residency in the assigned state is mandatory.
• Commitment of 6–12 months minimum.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS)

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI\'s mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter\'s Card, Driver\'s License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter